A senior Iranian official said Iran is ready for a more intense war and will escalate counterstrikes if the US continues attacking Iranian territory and infrastructure. The remarks were tied to US actions that target Iran’s territory and infrastructure.
WHO:
A senior official from the Islamic Republic of Iran
WHAT:
Iranian official says Iran will escalate counterstrikes if the US continues attacking its territory and infrastructure
WHEN:
Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
WHERE:
Iran
WHY:
The official linked the promised escalation to continued US attacks on Iran’s territory and infrastructure.
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